Can't run ANY installation software

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The One

Whenever I click on any installation program (even tried Winamp Lite, Winamp
Full, and other software installation programs), nothing happens. The cursor
turns into a hourglass for a split second and thats it!

How do I fix it?

Thanks in advance.
 
lurkswithin said:
To install any programs you must have adminastrative priviledges.
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Mostly you do, but usually setup should start and terminate with a message,
either telling you you need Admin priviledges, or a "cannot create folder",
or "cannot write to xxx", something along those lines, beacuse as a user you
can't write ti the All users profile for example.

Try loging in as admin, and check the event viewer for error messages.
 
thanks for replying.

I do have admin privleges, am logged in as a admin

what else could be the problem
 
My reply is at the bottom of your message :

The One said:
Whenever I click on any installation program (even tried Winamp Lite, Winamp
Full, and other software installation programs), nothing happens. The cursor
turns into a hourglass for a split second and thats it!

How do I fix it?

Thanks in advance.
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You can first goto Windows Update site and check you have all latest updates
and Windows Installer the latest version is 3.1
Then , you can do a Repair of your Windows.First make sure your computer is
malware free checking with antivirus and antispyware.Then you could try
running the System File Checker (sfc.exe),
this will scan all protected Windows files to verify their versions have not
been overwritten or damaged,
and if so will replace the compromised version with a fresh copy.

To run it, click Start->Run and type
sfc.exe /scannow

Make sure you keep handy your Windows CD/Recovery CD which you received when
you bought your
Windows / computer because you'll need it to do the repair.



Panda_man
 
My reply is at the bottom of your message :

The One said:
Whenever I click on any installation program (even tried Winamp Lite, Winamp
Full, and other software installation programs), nothing happens. The cursor
turns into a hourglass for a split second and thats it!

How do I fix it?

Thanks in advance.
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And something before you do a repair.Do a System Restore that may fix the
problem.Restore to a state some days before this problem started.System
Restore is only on Windows XP and Windows ME.
Start-Programs-Accessories-System Tools-System Restore


Panda_man
 
tried to install a demo extactimate program and no matter what I do, it won't
install completely. It won't select a driver and it can't move forward. The
program is not completely installed so I can't repair or uninstall it as it
says that I have complete the original installation before doing anything
else..I need help.
 
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